Be An Elf

Some of our volunteers feel alone and sad over the holidays and find comfort and inspiration knowing they’ll put smiles on the faces of an underprivileged child on Christmas morning.

Be An Elf is not affiliated with the USPS Operation Santa(r), but supports their program by increasing public awareness of it. The charity’s press releases and social media campaigns have recruited thousands of new volunteers who adopted letters and sent gifts to kids. Be An Elf is supported by a major in-kind grant from Google for free advertising, and by donations from the public. BeAnElf.org is an excellent online guide to the USPS(r) program, with smart tips for new volunteers, as well as for parents seeking help with Christmas. The group uses tax-deductible donations to adopt letters and send gifts to families. There’s even a team-building plan for companies to offer employees the option to volunteer in teams.